Glamorous gowns around Tinsel Town

Jet, Sept 2, 2002

The Golden Age of glamour makes a glorious return to Hollywood as the sexiest stars stroll down the red carpet in this year's most stunning evening gowns.

Like the grand creations flaunted by past divas of' the cinema, today's gorgeous gowns are designed with drama, femininity and sensuality in mind. Daring necklines, sweeping hemlines, delicate beads and flowing fabrics grace the figure enhance the beauty of the women wearing them.

And these lovely ladies are definitely working these gowns all around Tinsel Town!

Actress GARCELLE BEAUVAIS-NILON is regal in a scalloped-edge princess gown with peekaboo lace cutouts. A jewel encrusted cross necklace gives extra drama to the low-cut neckline.

Actress VIVICA A. FOX looks like a dream in a delicate emerald green gossamer gown. The ruffled layers lend romance to this lovely ensemble.

Actress ANGELA BASSETT looks stunning in this sophisticated black dress with a floor-sweeping train. Sheer side panels embellished with beads give this elegant gown a racy edge, and a silver flower choker adds a girlish touch.

"The Bernie Mac Show" co-star KELLITA SMITH embraces lace--or rather lace embraces the voluptuous actress in all the right places in this sexy dress. A low, off-the-shoulder neckline and side cutouts turn this simple column gown into a slinky show stopper.

Patriotism is at fever pitch in the nation and , former late night talk-show host CYNTHIA GARRETT shows her devotion to the red, white and blue in this star-spangled creation. An asymmetrical neckline and hemline give Garrett's flag-inspired gown a flirty touch.

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